Q: My son suffered a solo brain injury while riding a motorcycle
but he wasn't wearing a helmet - is he able to file a claim
A:
The short answer is yes, absolutely. Depending on the facts of the accident and your son’s age, there may have been no requirement to wear a helmet.
Whether the law required a helmet in this situation or not, a helmet is not relevant to determining fault for the crash. It may be relevant to determining damages owed depending on many factors including the types of injuries sustained. Motorcycle claims are nuanced and complicated. Speak with an experienced attorney immediately.
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